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Friday, July 19, 2013

TGIFF - quilting part

You would expect I sew up a storm as I received my machine from service check but nope. I'm taking it easy. I played around with Le Challenge project on Monday which pay off since I won it! Yay!
I slowly quilted the Diamond Tread and I'm happy to claim this quilted. It's not exactly as the original. This is only like half of the quilting that's on the original but sure enough for me. I used masking tape to mark the lines.

Since I'm not very experienced quilter all my quilts are learning lesson to me. These are my first HSTs and there is particular place in the block that created a bulk. I don't know if I iron that in wrong direction or what the problem is. When quilting around it few stitches got long. Not sure what to call that in English. I tried to fix it by going slow. I changed the needle for the strongest but I gave up. It's there and we'll see what's going to happen once I wash it.

It's also my first use of cotton batting as it's supposed to be summer quilt. I read once to wash it first and add the binding afterwards. Have you ever tried that? Should I finish the binding prior the washing? All advices either on the bulk part or binding part are welcomed.

Finish everything and then wash. I have seen that blog post too about some people washing their batting (alone) first as well. No experience with that, but my quilts have been fine washing on gentle cycle, and even throwing in the dryer for a bit. It's hard to tell about your HSTs ... but you could do a double quilting line over that section where the stitches got long if you wanted to keep it from breaking. Regardless, I love the simplicity of your design and the negative space allows it to breath. Binding in blue or green!?

This turned out wonderful and the back certainly goes well with the front! I find that regardless of what direction I press the seams in HSTs there is bulk. After reading a post on Christa Quilts I tried pressing the seams open and that definitely helps alot. I'm pretty sure I will press all of my HST seams open from now on.

No tips on the washing but I don't think my nerves could handle washing without binding!

I've always used 100% cotton batting, and I've always finished the quilt completely before washing. I've never had any problems with it. In fact, I'd never even heard that maybe you should wash it before adding it in. It's truly a lovely quilt! And I love the backing!

This turned out just gorgeous, the backing is perfect and i love the quilting! I have always fully assembled before washing, and i'm with Leigh Anne, i don't know that i could handle the tension of washing first then binding!!

Love that print on the back and besides your little tiny barely noticeable stitch differences you showed, I think your quilting looks fantastic!! I would do it all then wash, but that is personally. Really great quilt.

The quilt is gorgeous, and that backing fabric is perfect! I'm familiar with the stitch length problem - I think Anita is right, and that they won't be noticeable after it's washed :) Definitely bind before washing - it'll crinkle nicely :) I've never preshrunk my batting, but I do prewash all fabrics before sewing with them - after a fitted tablecloth didn't fit after it was washed, I learned my lesson! We used it afterwards for a Christmas tree skirt for years :D

Congrats on a beautiful finish, Vera! The front and back match like PERFECTLY! Sorry you had trouble with the stitches. How frustrating. I had a similar problem once. Long after the project is done.... It is no longer noticeable and has stopped bothering me! I love the plaid style of quilting. It is a gorgeous quilt! And I am now your newest follower....